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| Traditional Chinese | 悟空傳 | ||
| Simplified Chinese | 悟空传 | ||
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| Directed by | Derek Kwok | ||
| Screenplay by | Derek Kwok Jin Hezai | ||
| Based on | Wukong Biography by Jin Hezai | ||
| Produced by | Huang Jianxin | ||
| Starring | Eddie Peng Ni Ni Shawn Yue Oho Ou Zheng Shuang | ||
| Cinematography | Jason Kwan | ||
| Edited by | Matthew Hui | ||
| Music by | Teddy Robin Wan Pin Chu | ||
| Distributed by | New Classics Media , Aeon Pix Studios (India) | ||
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Running time | 130 minutes | ||
| Country | China | ||
| Language | Mandarin | ||
| Box office | US$104 million[1] | ||
Wu Kong (Chinese: 悟空传) (also known as Immortal Demon Slayer[2]) is a 2017 Chinese fantasy-action-adventure film directed by Derek Kwok and produced by Huang Jianxin, starring Eddie Peng in the title role alongside Ni Ni, Shawn Yue, Oho Ou and Zheng Shuang.[3] It is based on a popular internet novel titled Wukong Biography written by Jin Hezai. The film was released in China on 13 July 2017.[4][5]
Set 500 years before the Monkey King wreaks havoc in the heavenly kingdom, it tells the stories of Wukong, who is unwilling to bow down to his own destiny, sets out to rebel against the gods.
The film was released in China on 13 July 2017 in MX4D, 4DX, IMAX 3D, 3D and China Film Giant Screen.[6]
The film has grossed CN¥696 million in China.[7]
| Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| 9th Macau International Movie Festival | Best Actor | Eddie Peng | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Actress | Ni Ni | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Shawn Yue | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Zheng Shuang | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Jason Kwan | Nominated | ||
| 37th Hong Kong Film Awards | Best Art Direction | Eric Lam | Nominated | [9][10] |
| Best Costume Make Up Design | Bruce Yu, Lee Pik-kwan | Nominated | ||
| for Best Action Choreography | Ku Huen-chiu | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound Design | Hao Gang, Wang Chong | Nominated | ||
| Best Visual Effects | Henri Wong, Eric Xu | Won | ||
| 23rd Huading Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Faye Yu | Nominated | [11] |
| Best Original Film Song | "The Monkey King" (Hua Chenyu) | Nominated |
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